Demosthenes
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Demosthenes
Summary
Demosthenes is a human[1]. Born in Upper Paiania[2], he… he was born on January 1, 384 BC[3]. He died in Poros[4]. He died on October 12, 322 BC[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], orator[8], and writer[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]
Key Facts
- Demosthenes was born in Upper Paiania[2].
- Demosthenes passed away in Poros[4].
- Demosthenes was born on January 1, 384 BC[3].
- Demosthenes died on October 12, 322 BC[5].
- Burial took place at Tomb of Demosthenes in Poseidon sanctuary at Kalaureia[11].
- Demosthenes's mother was Kleobule[12].
- Demosthenes held citizenship in Classical Athens[13].
- Demosthenes worked as a politician[6].
- Demosthenes's professions included diplomat[7].
- Demosthenes's professions included orator[8].
- Demosthenes worked as a writer[9].
- Demosthenes held the position of ambassador[14].
- Demosthenes is recorded as male[15].
- Demosthenes's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- Demosthenes's Commons category is recorded as Demosthenes[17].
- The cause of death was poison[18].
- Demosthenes's given name is recorded as Dimosthenis[19].
- Demosthenes's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Demosthenes[20].
- Demosthenes's relative is recorded as Gylon[21].
- Demosthenes's relative is recorded as Demon[22].
- Demosthenes's medical condition is recorded as stuttering[23].
- Demosthenes's manner of death is recorded as suicide[24].
- Demosthenes's depicted by is recorded as Statue of Demosthenes, Paiania[25].
- Demosthenes's depicted by is recorded as Bust of Demosthenes, Antirrio park[26].
- Demosthenes's depicted by is recorded as Bust of Demosthenes, Paiania[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Upper Paiania[2], Demosthenes… he was born on January 1, 384 BC[3]. His mother was Kleobule[12].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], orator[8], and writer[9]. Demosthenes held the position of ambassador[14].
Death and Burial
Demosthenes died on October 12, 322 BC[5]. He passed away in Poros[4]. The cause of death was poison[18]. He is buried at Tomb of him in Poseidon sanctuary at Kalaureia[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Demosthenes include Pseudo-He[28] and Demosthenesia[29].
Why It Matters
Demosthenes has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
Works attributed to him include On the Liberty of the Rhodians[31], an oration[32], founded in -0351[33]; On the Crown[34], an oration[35], founded in -0330[36]; On the Peace[37], an oration[38], founded in -0346[39]; For the Megalopolitans[40], an oration[41], founded in -0352[42]; First Philippic[43], an oration[44]; and Philippic[45], a group of literary works[46]. Entities named for him include Pseudo-He[28] and Demosthenesia[29].
FAQs
Where was Demosthenes born?
Demosthenes's place of birth was Upper Paiania[2].
Where did Demosthenes die?
Demosthenes died in Poros[4].
Who were Demosthenes's parents?
Demosthenes's mother was Kleobule[12].
What did Demosthenes do for work?
Demosthenes worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], orator[8], and writer[9].